Oh God! Oh God!
May David Olson rest in perfect peace.
To date, the greatest challenge of life is death.
Even if you know when the final call to rest comes.
There is still that fear that lingers around.
Worst when it comes without a warning.
To know a loved one is gone forever.
Yes, he is resting in peace in the Lord.
But the family he lives behind.
Aching in pains.
Agnes and children need us now more than ever before.
I believe in the wonderful African Community in Madison.
To be there in time of joy and pain.
I ache that I am not physically present to hug and witness to
Agnes the love of God that passes all understanding.
But I know many of you out there who know of that love.
May you reach out to Agnes and assure her of God's love.
We continue to pray and hope for a prosperous 1999.
May David Olson rest in perfect peace.

Comfort Ateh


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Weller, Ben [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Monday, January 04, 1999 1:28 PM
> To:   [log in to unmask]
> Subject:      Death in the family!
>
> I am sending this sad news for and un-behalf of Richard Yarl, the
> president
> of AAM.
>
> Hello, Friends.
>
> I regret and it is saddened to inform you
> that David Olson passed away on Sunday,
> January 3, 1999.  He died suddenly from an
> apparent heart attack here in Madison,
> Wisconsin.
>
> David, an American, was a very committed,
> devoted, caring and meaningfully contributing
> member of the African Association of Madison, Inc.
> He served two terms as Treasurer on the Association's
> 1997 and 1998 Executive Committees respectively.
> His surviving wife Agnes, from the Republic of Congo,
> formerly Zaire, is a very staunch member of both the
> AAM and the African Women's Association (AWA) here in
> Madison, Wisconsin.
>
> Talking about VOLUNTEERISM, AAM has lost David, a great
> resource and an example to emulate.  Yes, we will miss
> him dearly.
>
> The Executive Committee of the African Association of
> Madison, Inc. will keep you updated on plans regarding
> funeral and interment (burial).
>
> Meanwhile, please join me in extending our heartfelt
> sympathy to the bereaved family of the late David Olson's.
> MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PERFECT PEACE!
>
> Regrettably,
>
> Richard Yarl
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>
> President, AAM
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